grand theft auto

English

Etymology

From grand theft (“aggravated theft”) + auto (“automobile”), apparently at first in law-enforcement lists.

Noun

grand theft auto (uncountable)

  1. (US) The criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle.
    Synonym: (UK) twoccing

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